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Chapter 329 Defending Sevastopol
Zhang Baoluo, who was born in the Kumoxi tribe, smashed his helmet on the ground in the government office of Gaoping City (now no longer in existence, submerged by Weishan Lake) not far south of Rencheng (Jining, Shandong).

Duan Rong and Duan Shao's father and son in the hall of the government office also looked shocked, they didn't expect Zhang Baoluo to be defeated.

Zhang Baoluo was agile and strong, and was skilled in bow and horse. He participated in Ge Rong's rebellious army in his early years and had considerable military exploits. He was a fierce general under Ge Rong's command, although he was not directly related.

Later, Ge Rong suffered a disastrous defeat, and Zhang Baoluo returned to Er Zhurong and was placed in Hebei. After Er Zhurong retreated to Jinyang, Zhang Baoluo took refuge in Gao Huan.Now, Gao Huan puts Duan Rong and Duan Shao in charge of the road, and Zhang Baoluo is Duan Rong's general, following his orders.

Duan Rong is modest and easy to talk to, and he discusses and decides everything.And Zhang Baoluo is bold and loyal, and the two get along very well.

Previously, Zhang Baoluo followed Duan Rong's order and led his troops to Yongxing City, south of Xue County, to investigate in front of Yongxing City. What he wanted was to block the key points in advance and occupy the key nodes.Before they set off, they had analyzed that Liang Jun's movements would not be so fast, let alone rush forward!
Unexpectedly, when Zhang Baoluo arrived on the front foot, Liang Jun had already arrived at the city on the back foot. This speed is simply unimaginable!All of a sudden, Zhang Baoluo, who was full of confidence, was really confused!

Zhang Baoluo and his subordinates have not been in Yongxing City for a day, and it has not been repaired, and the city has not been fully connected. He has not even figured out what is in the treasury in the city.

It is impossible to defend the city, and it is even more impossible to run, so I have to go out of the city to fight in the field.Zhang Baoluo learned from the information he had obtained before that this time the Liang army was in command of the prince, and that Liu Yishou, who made Gao Huan's subordinates fearful, was nestled in Pengcheng without moving, and even the main force was still in Shouyang!
Zhang Baoluo felt that winning this battle was a sure thing.

However, he met Hu Guisun, who was eager to make contributions because of occupying the empty city, and Liang Guo's few elite imperial guards.As a result, as soon as Zhang Baoluo met the enemy, he knew that something was wrong, and after a fierce battle, he was defeated.

He didn't even dare to enter the nearby Xue County, and fled to Gaoping with the remnants before stopping. He was still shocked to find that Liang Jun didn't pursue him!

Such a strange battle situation not only made Zhang Baoluo in shock, but even Duan Rong and his son, who were full of confidence before, were also very puzzled.
Now there is a question before them, should the army continue to hide in Gaoping, or advance to the previously agreed Xue County to complete the strategic encirclement of the Lanling Liang Army?
If you don't go to Xue County, it means that there is a big gap in the encirclement, and you won't be able to catch anything in the end.

But if they go, Xue County is now under the control of Liang Jun. The army that Zhang Baoluo encountered is so good at fighting, can this battle be won?
Xiao Zhengde may never know that his unintentional reckless move has become the brightest moment in his life, almost driving Duan Rong home!
"Xiaoxian, what do you think?"

Duan Rong frowned and asked his son.

Zhang Baoluo also looked at Duan Shao, he knew that Duan Rong's son was young and promising, he was quite proficient in strategy and had an overall view.This is probably the military leader that Gao Huan will leave to his son in the future.

So he didn't dare to treat Duan Shao as a young general.

"Father, General Zhang, I think, could this be just a coincidence? According to the news we got before, Liang Jun's deployment is very chaotic, with no rules, let alone attacking Qingxu."

Duan Shao was also a little confused, mainly because Xiao Zhengde's orders were too foolish, not only confusing his own people, but also confusing the enemy.In other words, Chen Qingzhi's Northern Expedition is still there, and for a long time, on some battlefields, the Wei army often loses inexplicably against the Liang army.

This situation actually ran through the entire late Northern and Southern Dynasties.

"General Zhang, have your scouts found out how Liu Yishou's army in Pengcheng is doing?"

Duan Shao asked in a deep voice.

Zhang Baoluo thought for a while, and it seemed that Pengcheng was extremely quiet.If Qingxu was to be attacked, how could it be possible that Pengcheng's army did not move?
"What do you want?"

Duan Rong asked Duan Shao dissatisfied.

"I want to personally lead troops to occupy Xue County, and encircle the Liang army according to the established plan. Please father and General Zhang sit in Gaoping."

Ok?
Duan Rong and Zhang Baoluo looked at each other, feeling that Duan Shao was too bold.The current battle situation is unclear, and Liang Jun's strategic intentions have not been fully understood. Is it really okay to go to Xue County?

"Father, it's severe winter now, and the swamp is frozen, and we can come and go freely like flat land. Of course we don't think there is anything special about Xue County. But after spring, the ice and snow here melt, and there are fish ponds and river networks everywhere. If there is no Xue County as a support How to fight this battle?"

Hearing this, Zhang Baoluo was terrified, Duan Shao's remarks were too forward-looking.The outcome of this battle is not determined in three or two days. Things that are indifferent in winter may not be indifferent in spring.

This kind of "little trouble" may decide life or death when the time comes.

He cupped his hands and said to Duan Rong: "Little General Duan has a far-sighted vision and is not suitable as a forward. I'd better go down to Xue County. If something happens, Duan Duan Duan will be asked to support him in time."

"Oh, I'll trouble you to run again!"

Duan Rong said with a sigh, but he didn't say that Zhang Baoluo would not be allowed to go.Soldiers are precious and fast, Duan Rong ordered five thousand soldiers and horses and let Zhang Baoluo send troops.After he left, Duan Rong recruited Duan Shao to the study in the temporary courtyard for a secret discussion.

"When is the time to fight this battle?"

Duan Rong asked curiously, he knew that his son already had a draft in his heart.

"When two people are fighting, when one of them has exhausted his strength and there is no room for maneuver, it is time for the other to fight back.

According to the report of the spies, Yang Yaren stationed troops in Donghai County Kongtong Garrison, which can support Xiapi County to the west, Lanling to the northwest, and Beihai County to the north.

No matter how we fight, as long as the Liang army on the front line can last for two or three days, Yang Yaren's reinforcements will arrive immediately.

Therefore, if we want to win this battle, we must wait for Yang Yaren to be transferred to Beihai County, so that the Liang army will have no backup, and we can go south in a big way to divide and encircle the Liang army in the Lanling area.

When Yang Yaren led the troops to Beihai, that's when we started.Zhang Baoluo was asked to go to Xue County, but he didn't want Liang Jun to escape through this opening. "

Duan Rong nodded in satisfaction. Duan Shao's words made sense, but he also ignored an important factor.

"Liu Yishou stationed heavily in Pengcheng, what if he intervenes?"

"Father can give an order to urge the local troops in Qingxu, such as Yangdun and Yangshen, to lead troops to attack Pengcheng and use offense as defense. As long as we annihilate the Liang army in Lanling area, we can keep Liu Yi in Pengcheng with free hands. Hang up the army and fight!"

Duan Shao clenched his fists fiercely and said.The old man said in front of him all day long how awesome Liu Yishou was, which made him very upset.This time he wants to defeat Liu Yishou head-on and prove his talent!

"Father, order the soldiers to take a good rest. Other places may have to fight hard in winter, but it will never be our turn to fight first. This war is like cooking. What ingredients are put first and what seasonings are added first, the order cannot be messed up. .

If Gao Aocao doesn't take down Xiapi Commandery, and doesn't cut off the Liang army's retreat, no matter how much we fight, we won't be able to do anything to the princes of Liang.Father, don't worry, just take a good rest in winter. "

Duan Shao comforted Duan Rong and said.

Although what he said made sense, Duan Rong was still uneasy.After all, Liu Yishou is not a cat or a dog.Duan Rong can't see the problems that Duan Shao can see, but Duan Rong doesn't believe that Liu Yishou can't.

"I hope it's as you said." Duan Rong sighed and didn't say anything more.

……

Xiao Yan's arrangement for Xiao Xu to guard Beihai County was not entirely because he favored the clan.The most important reason is that Beihai County is surrounded by mountains in the north, the sea in the east, and Xiao Ji's army in the west, so it is impossible to be attacked.

It's all right to ask Xiao Xu to go over there to be plated with gold.

So this strategic arrangement is a bit chaotic, but the basic logic is still there.

It was already late at night, and the study room of Liu Yishou's mansion in Shouyang City was still lit with torches, illuminating the surroundings brightly.

He and Chen Yuankang and other counselors simulated the Wei army's offensive on the big map on the wall. No matter how they looked at it, they felt that it was impossible for the Wei army to wipe out the Liang army, and one of the most important key links was missing.

"Yang Yaren's army is the magic needle in the battle. If he doesn't leave Donghai County and Kongtong Garrison, Liang Jun's retreat will not be cut off. It may be difficult to capture Lanling, but self-protection is no problem."

Chen Yuankang looked at the locations of several cities on the map in a daze, and couldn't figure out what Gao Huan was planning.

"Yang Dun and others wrote, that's not what they said!"

Liu Yishou raised the letter paper in his hand, there are policies and there are countermeasures, Gao Huan used Qingxu's local forces like cattle and sheep, let them take the lead.Those people were not easy to mess with, and the local forces headed by Yang Dun quickly thought of Liu Yishou.

Then they leaked out what they knew about Wei Jun's deployment.

Although Yang Dun and others don't know much about it, there are a few things that are certain.

Gao Huan had a huge appetite this time, and the number of soldiers he used far exceeded the 2 soldiers Liu Yishou had estimated before.Gao Huan probably had a battle to build his prestige, and made a plan for ten years of peace.

The second is that Pengcheng is a feint attack, mainly to contain Liu Yishou's troops, and other people are the main attackers. The main battlefield is on the Lanling line, not north of Pengcheng.

This is equivalent to delineating the scope of the exam in advance during the exam, which made Liu Yishou and others feel more at ease.But in this way, it is somewhat incomprehensible.

Liu Yishou didn't expect that Gao Huan wanted to put Liang Jun in a pot, so Wei Jun's various deployments were understandable.Now it seems that with Yang Yaren's troops around, Gao Huan wants to wipe out Liang Jun. In fact, there are not many ways, at least not now.

In terms of strategy, you can't win by surprise, and the rest depends on how you prepare for the battle. In that case, it will be another story.For example, when Xiao Yan's sixth younger brother Xiao Hong led an elite army of [-] Liang to the Northern Expedition, he fled in fright after a heavy rain, resulting in a disastrous defeat for the army. Liu Yishou couldn't take such things into consideration.

Someone can get into a car accident when crossing the road. There are many things that you can't accurately predict.

"How about this, if Beihai County is lost, Xiao Ji's flanks will be completely exposed, and Beihai County is an important town on the border of Liang State, so it must not be lost, so Yang Yaren will go north to rescue no matter what. Other than that, I really can't think of it How is Wei Jun trying to divert the tiger away from the mountain?"

Liu Yishou raised his chin and said thoughtfully.Hearing this, Chen Yuankang's eyes lit up and said: "My lord's words are very true, and that's the only way. It will cause the Liang army in Lanling to lack reinforcements, and the rear will be empty. In this way, besieging and annihilating them is no longer just talk. "

Liu Yishou's analysis is very likely to be correct. Whether it is Chen Yuankang or Wang Wei in the room, they all agree with this point of view.Yang Yaren will leave only if something happens in Beihai County.

So here comes the question, how will Wei Jun attack Beihai County?

Beihai County is actually two counties, one is a city built on the foot of Qushan Mountain, and the other is Yuzhou, which is a small island very close to the coast (later due to sediment deposition, it has become Lianyungang City a part of).

There are mountains further north, and only the official roads that have been in disrepair for a long time are connected. It is basically impossible to guarantee the march of large troops.

Even if Xiao Xu is an idiot, are all the people under his command also idiots?With such a road, would he not be able to keep it?Wouldn't he send someone to go around within a hundred miles to the north?
"My lord, I heard that Beihai County's seafood is well-developed, and seafood is often sent to Jiankang City. I have eaten seafood from Beihai County when I drank with the children of aristocratic families in Jiankang City.

Shipping should be very busy here, right? "

Chen Yuankang suddenly remembered this.

Since sea freight can transport goods, it can naturally transport troops!This route should be very mature and well developed.

"I understand! By sea! Wei Jun will come by sea! Why did I forget, Hebei is also by the sea!"

As if he had thought of the key point, Liu Yishou walked back and forth excitedly in the study, pulled Chen Yuankang's clothes and said, "Take the sea route, Xiao Xu, a piece of trash, would never have thought that a northerner who is not good at boats would dare to take a sea boat!
It is severe winter now, and the coast is frozen. The Wei army does not need to disembark at the port. They only need to disembark at any convenient place on the nearby coast, make a little repair, and even fight from the south to the north!How could Xiao Xu take care of so much!

Beihai County is lost, Xiao Xu will definitely retreat to Yuzhou, a small island in the sea, and then desperately ask for help.That is Xiao Yan's son, can Yang Yaren not save him?

As soon as Yang Yaren leaves, there must be a commander of Wei Jun driving straight into Xiapi County!The entire Liang army is cut off, and they are waiting to die! "

It's over!

Chen Yuankang and Wang Wei looked at each other, shocked by the collapse of the situation.If we really want to reach that point, not only the princes of the Xiao family will be finished, but even Yang Yaren will be waiting for help.

At this moment, there was a flutter of chickens and dogs outside the study.Yuan Shikang rushed in, leading a messenger, whom he had seen before, who was Yang Yaren's personal soldier.

"Liu Dudu! Beihai County was attacked by the Wei army. The fifth prince led his troops to retreat to Yuzhou. My general has already led his troops to rescue. Please, Dudu, support Xiapi immediately, otherwise things will change!"

The messenger didn't say anything polite, perhaps because Yang Yaren also realized that something was wrong.

"Xiapi City, we can't save it."

Liu Yishou slowly shook his head and said.Fortunately, Zhao Gui was in Lu County, and Yu Wentai was in the prime minister. They blocked both the west and east openings of Xiapi, and the war situation worsened, only in the north of Sishui.

"Hurry up and chase your general, maybe you can catch up, let him retreat to Tong County (Muyang, Jiangsu) south of Beihai County, Beihai County is hopeless. If he doesn't retreat, there will be another one over there With a bigger hole, the gods will not be able to save it."

Liu Yishou said helplessly.He can't predict the future, and he can't cast beans into soldiers.The overall situation of the battle has deteriorated, and now we can only shrink our troops.

(End of this chapter)